Corporate Finance Senior Manager or Director

Job DescriptionLooking to step-up into a Senior Manager or Director position within a standout advisory firm where Corporate Finance is at the core of what they offer?EA First are proud to partner with an impressive, international firm who have a strong focus on providing a range of high quality advisory services to their clients.Our client isn't your typical practice firm who focus on Audit, Accounts and Tax - here, Corporate Finance is one of the services at the heart of what they do. Therefore, this is an exciting opportunity to thrive in a CF-focused environment with plenty of opportunity to get stuck into unique projects of different scales.Key Responsibilities:Lead Transactions: Drive end-to-end deal execution, from structuring to closing, ensuring high-quality deliverables and proactive issue resolution.Client Partnering: Build trusted relationships, lead client meetings, and provide strategic insight throughout the deal process.Risk & Compliance: Manage engagement risks and ensure full compliance with firm policies and regulatory standards.Business Growth: Identify opportunities, lead origination efforts, and contribute to pitches, proposals, and networking initiatives.Team Leadership: Mentor and manage teams, providing clear direction and developing junior talent.Strategic Advice: Advise on M&A, debt, and valuation, bringing commercial acumen and technical expertise.Practice Development: Shape the growth of the Corporate Finance practice through strategic input and operational improvements.About You:Degree-qualified and/or a Chartered Accountant with 6-8+ years' experience in a leading accounting, advisory, or corporate finance environmentSignificant experience in corporate finance, valuation, and leveraged finance, with a strong track record in leading complex transactions from origination through to executionAdvanced financial modelling and analytical capabilities, coupled with deep proficiency in Excel and the broader MS Office suiteStrong strategic thinking and commercial acumen, with the ability to identify, assess, and capitalise on M&A and investment opportunitiesProven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and building trusted client relationships at a senior levelFamiliarity with key financial data sources such as Capital IQ and Bloomberg, and the ability to use them to drive insight and inform decision-makingDemonstrated success across a broad range of transaction types, including private equity deals, carve-outs, and cross-border M&AComfortable contributing to business development, client origination, and shaping the firm's go-to-market strategyCompetitive salary I Progression I Flexbility + many more benefits!EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.

Created: 2025-06-27